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204: The demonic fire descends upon the world, shaking Zhongzhou! [Please read!]Inside the Xiao Clan’s deliberation hall, Xiao Ze had just finished listening to the envoy’s report on the movements of various forces in the Central Plains when Xiao Yan’s footsteps were heard from outside the hall.

He looked up and saw Xiao Yan looking hurried, followed by Fire Cloud Old Ancestor and the Great Elder of the Pill Tower, both with solemn expressions.

”Third Brother, we just received a report from our scouts: strange phenomena are frequently occurring in the northwest direction, with two moons appearing simultaneously and nine stars aligning. The Purification Lotus Demon Flame is likely about to emerge!”

Xiao Yan quickly stepped forward, his tone a bit anxious, and handed over a scroll with astrological charts drawn on it.

Xiao Ze took the scroll, his gaze sweeping over the star 軌 marks on it, and his fingertips gently tapped the table: ”The Purification Lotus Demon Flame is the third-ranked divine flame on the Heavenly Flame Ranking. Its power is enough to burn mountains and boil seas. The news of its emergence will undoubtedly attract all powerful forces in the Central Plains capable of contending for it.”

He paused, then looked at everyone, ”Send orders for the Alliance’s scouts to immediately proceed to the place where the Demonic Flame is descending to investigate. They must ascertain the distribution of surrounding forces, especially the movements of the Hall of Souls and the ancient clans.”

”It has already been arranged,” the Great Elder of the Pill Tower added. ”However, according to the information sent back earlier, it’s not just us; those ancient sects that usually hide in the shadows have also sent people rushing towards the northwest. This time, it will likely be an earth-shattering struggle.”

Xiao Ze nodded, got up, and walked outside the hall, looking towards the sky in the northwest.

Although no strange phenomena were visible at this moment, a distant and terrifying energy fluctuation could be vaguely felt, like a sleeping giant beast about to awaken.

”The temptation of the Purification Lotus Demon Flame is too great; even knowing the danger, some will take the risk,” he turned to Zi Yan, ”You’ve only recently returned to the Void Ancient Dragon Clan. If you don’t wish to participate, I can arrange for someone to send you back to your Clan.”

Zi Yan, however, waved her hand, her dragon wings gently fanning behind her, a hint of eagerness flashing in her eyes: ”I finally got out, how can I miss such a lively event? Besides, the people from the Hall of Souls will definitely be there, it’ll be a good chance to compete with them again.”

Seeing her firm attitude, Xiao Ze said no more, turning to everyone: ”From today onwards, the Alliance enters a state of alert. Xiao Yan, you and Yun Yun are to remain in the Xiao Clan, strengthening its defenses to prevent the Hall of Souls from launching a sneak attack!”

”Fire Cloud Old Ancestor and the Great Elder of the Pill Tower, come with me to the northwest. Additionally, have Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin bring the Alliance’s elite Dou Zuns as backup.”

”Third Brother, I want to go with you too!” Xiao Yan quickly said. The Purification Lotus Demon Flame was not only about improving strength but also a crucial aid in confronting the Hall of Souls; he didn’t want to miss it.

Xiao Ze pondered for a moment, then nodded: ”Alright, you’ve just advanced to Dou Sheng. This is a good opportunity for some experience, but remember, do not act rashly. Safety is paramount.”

Over the next four days, undercurrents surged in the Central Plains.

The Alliance’s scouts continuously sent back information; the once sparsely populated mountain forests in the northwest were now teeming with powerful experts.

Ancient clans such as the Yan Clan and Lei Clan appeared one after another, and the Hall of Souls dispatched a large number of personnel. There was even news that the Hall Master of the Soul Hall, who had not shown his face for a long time, had arrived near the place where the Demonic Flame was descending.

Late on the fourth night, Xiao Ze, who was meditating atop the Xiao Clan’s main peak, suddenly opened his eyes.

In the distant northwestern sky, two crescent moons quietly appeared, one above the other, suspended in the heavens. Immediately after, nine brilliant stars slowly moved, eventually forming a straight line. A thick, strange mist surged between heaven and earth, and tidal waves of energy fluctuations swept over. Even from the Xiao Clan, the heart-pounding high temperature could be felt.

”It’s here,” Xiao Ze rose, his Dou Qi subtly surging around him. ”Send the order: depart immediately for the place where the Demonic Flame is descending in the northwest!”

The Alliance members, who were already prepared, quickly assembled upon hearing the command.

Xiao Ze, Zi Yan, Xiao Yan, Fire Cloud Old Ancestor, and the Great Elder of the Pill Tower led the way, with Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin commanding a hundred elite Dou Zuns closely behind. The mighty procession transformed into a stream of light, speeding towards the northwest.

Along the way, they encountered many other factions also rushing towards the Demonic Flame’s location.

Some were established sects of the Central Plains, some were emerging Family forces, and there were even some reclusive Loose Cultivators. Everyone’s eyes gleamed with a craving for the Purification Lotus Demon Flame.

”Third Brother, we’ve encountered at least ten groups along the way. It seems this struggle will be more intense than imagined,” Xiao Yan said, frowning as he watched the figures constantly sweeping past.

Zi Yan snorted coldly, subtly releasing her Dragon might, forcing back several groups that tried to approach: ”Most of these people are just joining the fun. The only ones truly capable of contending for the Demonic Flame are the Hall of Souls and those ancient clans.”

Xiao Ze’s gaze was sharp as he swept over a group with an eerie aura in the distance, and he said in a low voice: ”Those are people from the Hall of Souls. They are taking another shortcut, seemingly wanting to arrive a step ahead.” He sped up, ”We also need to accelerate; we can’t let them gain the upper hand.”

Approximately half an hour later, everyone finally arrived at the place where the Demonic Flame was descending.

The sight before them made everyone gasp.

The once lush mountains had now turned into a milky white desert. High temperatures steamed up from the desert, distorting the surrounding space, and the sky in the distance had cracked open, with milky white light pouring down. Even the residual heat made the accompanying Six-Star Dou Zuns sweat profusely.

”Such a terrifying Demonic Flame, it can even burn mountains into a desert,” Fire Cloud Old Ancestor exclaimed, his Dou Qi surging around him to resist the invasion of the high temperature.

Golden flames appeared around Xiao Ze, forming a protective shield that enveloped the Alliance members, alleviating the burning sensation caused by the high temperature.

He looked up at the cracked space and said in a deep voice: ”The Purification Lotus Demon Flame should be within that space; these lights are merely its residual heat. It’s not advisable to rush in now. Let’s observe the movements of other forces first to avoid becoming a target.”

Everyone nodded, stopping at the edge of the desert, their gazes vigilantly watching their surroundings.

As time passed, more and more forces arrived. The Yan Clan, Lei Clan, and Gu Clan teams appeared one after another. Each team exuded a powerful aura, clearly distinct from one another, and the air was filled with a tense atmosphere.

Suddenly, a suffocating black mist spread from the distance. Wailing Soul cries came from within the black mist, and a terrifying aura caused many of the strong experts present to change their expressions dramatically.

Xiao Ze’s eyes narrowed: ”The people from the Hall of Souls are here.”

The black mist dispersed, and three figures slowly emerged.

The person in the middle was dressed in black robes, with an ordinary face and rough hands, yet he exuded a heart-pounding pressure. It was the Hall Master of the Soul Hall.

Beside him stood many strong experts from the Hall of Souls, all of whom had reached the Dou Sheng level.

”Is that the Hall Master of the Soul Hall?” Fire Cloud Old Ancestor whispered, his tone filled with apprehension. ”Rumor has it that he once massacred dozens of sects overnight and could even contend with a Five-Star Dou Sheng. He truly lives up to his reputation.”

Xiao Yan clenched his fists, anger flashing in his eyes.

He could feel the familiar Soul fluctuation within the Hall Master of the Soul Hall, which was the powerful Soul that had secretly spied on the Xiao Clan a few days ago.

The Hall Master of the Soul Hall’s gaze slowly swept across the entire scene, finally landing on Xiao Ze, his voice calm yet carrying an unquestionable authority: ”Xiao Ze of the Xiao Clan, you killed my Deputy Hall Master of the Soul Hall and burned my Human Hall. Your audacity is not small!”